Goods and Services Tax, 2017

GST REG 21

Application for Revocation of Cancellation of Registration

Applicable Section: Section 30 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017.

Applicable Rule: Rule 23(1) of the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules, 2017.

Purpose of Form GST REG-21.

A taxable person may request revocation of the cancellation by submitting Form GST REG-21 if they feel wronged by the termination of their GST registration. It must be filed within 30 days from the date of service of the cancellation order.

Here it is to be noted that if the registration is cancelled due to non-furnishing of required GST returns, the revocation application can only be filed after the pending returns are submitted and any outstanding amounts (tax, interest, late fees, penalties) are paid.

Following are the steps to File GST REG-21 (Revocation Application)

STEP 1:

  • Visit the official GST Portal: www.gst.gov.in
  • Click on the ‘Login’ button.

STEP 2:

  • Enter your Username, Password, and Captcha.

STEP 3:

  • Click on Login from the drop-down menu.

STEP 4:

  • Navigate to Services > Registration > Application for Cancellation of Registration Cancellation.

STEP 5:

  • Fill in the required details, including the reason for the revocation.
  • If applicable, upload supporting documents related to your case.

STEP 6:

  • Submit the revocation application using Form GST REG-21.
Actions by the Appropriate Officer After Filing the Revocation Application.

If the Appropriate Officer is Satisfied with Submitted Application:

  • The GST registration cancellation will be revoked.
  • The officer will issue an order in Form GST REG-22 confirming the revocation of the cancellation.
    • This order must be issued within 30 days from the date of receipt of the revocation application (Form GST REG-21).
  • The revocation order will be communicated to the taxpayer in Form GST REG-22.

If the Appropriate Officer is Not Satisfied with Submitted Application:

  • The officer will issue a notice in Form GST REG-23.
  • Upon receiving this notice, the taxpayer must file a response in Form GST REG-24 within 7 working days.
  • The officer will reject the revocation application by passing an order in Form GST REG-05.

Outcome of non-compliance:

Non-filing of application for revocation of registration cancellation in FORM REG-21 shall lead cancellation for registration as initiated by GST department.

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